Fire, smoke seen near Aramco facility in Riyadh as Saudi-Houthi conflict continues

A large plume of smoke and fire was seen near an Aramco facility in Riyadh on Saturday, amid escalating Saudi-Houthi hostilities. No immediate confirmation from Saudi authorities or claim of responsibility. The Houthis recently claimed attacks on Aramco facilities in Yanbu.

A large plume of smoke and fire was seen rising near an Aramco facility in Riyadh on Saturday, a witness told Reuters. There was no immediate confirmation from Saudi authorities, and Aramco did not respond to a request for comment. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the fire. The incident comes amid escalating hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, who have stepped up attacks on Saudi cities and energy infrastructure. Last week, the Houthis said they had attacked Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu with missiles and drones. Saudi Arabia reported intercepting six ballistic missiles fired toward Taif and the Yanbu area but did not report damage to Aramco facilities at that time. The story is developing.

Fire, smoke seen near Aramco facility in Riyadh as Saudi-Houthi conflict continues